Modified cart clears Pilosio Canada in fatal collapse case at Saskatoon hospital construction site

Canada’s warming climate raises heat-stress risk for outdoor and indoor workers, federal report warns
‘Treated with dignity and respect’: Nova Scotia marks one year of workplace harassment rules
PREMIUM Nova Scotia traffic control firm cleared of $2K penalty after worker filmed drinking on the job
Root cause analysis identifies 10 leading hazards in forestry driving
WorkSafeBC proposes new fit standard for PPE, seeks feedback on changes
N.L. spending $250,000 to replace outdated defibrillators in schools
PREMIUM Shipyard worker’s near-miss with falling steel beam ruled a traumatic injury
Grocery stop didn’t take B.C. youth worker injured in crash off the clock, tribunal rules

Ontario company fined $50,000 after worker critically injured clearing blockage in sugar silo

Human ‘safety drivers’ in Uber robotaxis could lose skills if all they do is observe
Forest roads pose greater risks than highways, Workplace Safety North warns
Wildlife collisions pose growing risk to Ontario drivers this fall: Workplace Safety North

Earlier volcano warnings could mean more false alarms – but they could also save lives

Newfoundland and Labrador shortens fall protection training to 8 hours starting 2027
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OHS Law Canada

PREMIUM Worker’s bypass surgery deemed compensable after culvert exertion

PREMIUM No physical injuries, no stress benefits: Trauma claim rejected after worker backs car into colleague
PREMIUM Ontario worker’s knees gave out twice – but WSIAT still denied her claim
PREMIUM Pre-surgery anxiety linked to Nova Scotia worker’s hypertension, WCAT rules
PREMIUM Shipyard worker’s near-miss with falling steel beam ruled a traumatic injury
Grocery stop didn’t take B.C. youth worker injured in crash off the...
National Safety Council predicts 434 highway deaths in U.S. over Labour Day...
B.C. worker seriously injured after 544-kilogram plate falls from drilling rig
Registration opens for free WorkplaceNL safety symposium in St. John’s
Worker hurt after unsecured roof wall fell from shipping container, WorkSafeBC finds
Saskatchewan targets truck brakes in weeklong highway inspection blitz
New Ergodyne safety glasses use light-adaptive lenses to keep workers protected
City of Prince Albert fined $130,000 after worker struck by falling cement blocks
Alberta landscaping company fined $318,000 after worker’s fatal roof fall
Football’s stop-work order is never coming
B.C. updates overdose prevention guidelines for post-secondary campuses

OHS Fines

Court and regulatory penalties for occupational health and safety violations across Canada.

Ontario company fined $50,000 after worker critically injured clearing blockage in sugar silo
Maple Lodge Farms fined $500,000 after carbon dioxide injury at Brampton, Ont., poultry plant
City of Prince Albert fined $130,000 after worker struck by falling cement blocks
Alberta landscaping company fined $318,000 after worker’s fatal roof fall
Alberta energy company fined $312,500 after worker drowns in reservoir
Steel company fined $138,000 after worker entangled in equipment in Calgary

Mental Health

Coverage of workplace mental health, from psychological safety standards to claims and case law.

PREMIUM No physical injuries, no stress benefits: Trauma claim rejected after worker backs car into colleague

PREMIUM Retired police officer’s PTSD claim denied after board found him the aggressor

PREMIUM Ethnic slur, co-worker petition not significant stressors, B.C. WCAT rules
PREMIUM Worker denied eye claim, wins PTSD benefits after chemical fire
PREMIUM Medical adjudicator denied chronic stress benefits following tense dispute with supervisor
B.C. weighs new duty for employers to address psychological hazards

Industry News

Company news, product launches and supplier updates from across Canada's occupational health and safety industry.

Avetta names Lynda Richards as APAC health and safety principal

New Ergodyne safety glasses use light-adaptive lenses to keep workers protected

Installation contractor achieves full workforce compliance with Avetta platform
Most companies lack real-time view of supply chain risk, study finds
Veriforce Canada brings SafeContractor, ComplyWorks under one corporate banner
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue deploys Blackline Safety gas monitors for World Cup crowds

Opinion

Opinion and commentary on the issues shaping occupational health and safety in Canada.

Human ‘safety drivers’ in Uber robotaxis could lose skills if all they do...

Earlier volcano warnings could mean more false alarms – but they could also...

Football’s stop-work order is never coming

Extreme heat increases the risk of workplace injuries across Canada

World News

Workplace safety news and developments from around the world.

Earlier volcano warnings could mean more false alarms – but they could also save lives
National Safety Council predicts 434 highway deaths in U.S. over Labour Day weekend
Nearly one in four dead NFL players had traumatic brain injury known as CTE, study finds
Certification cuts crane-related safety risks, new U.S. report finds
Ten firms picked for hazardous energy safety technology challenge at NSC in Indianapolis
Most companies lack real-time view of supply chain risk, study finds

COVID PPE failures left healthcare UK workers and patients at risk – what lessons the government needs to learn for the future

OHS Law Canada

More coverage of court decisions, tribunal rulings and legal developments in occupational health and safety.

PREMIUM Nova Scotia traffic control firm cleared of $2K penalty after worker filmed drinking on the job

PREMIUM Nova Scotia worker awarded increase in pain rating after 26-year workers’ comp dispute
PREMIUM Cement plant millwright wins hearing loss claim after 33 years
PREMIUM Reading supervisor’s WCB file notes keeps correctional officer’s reprisal complaint alive
PREMIUM Shipyard worker’s near-miss with falling steel beam ruled a traumatic injury
PREMIUM Labourer’s mid-shift stretch injury ruled compensable by WCAT

Awards

Recognizing achievement and excellence in occupational health and safety.

Glencore Sudbury team wins 2026 Ontario mine rescue title
WorkSafeNB names four Future of Safety Scholarship winners from nearly 400 applicants
WorkplaceNL names student and teacher as top safety advocates for 2026
VelocityEHS wins five awards for AI-powered workplace safety tools
Newfoundland Power technician David Mills wins provincial safety award
Veterinary safety video takes top prize in WorkSafeNB student contest

MākuSafe wins 2026 Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge for fatigue solution

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